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Hi,

It's a bright, beautiful morning here in Culver City, CA. What's that got to do with Adventures in Thailand? Well, hang around for a minute and I'll explain.

The weekend song was one that most of you got. "I Want You Back" by The Jackson Five. It's Easy Monday:
"Sugar pie, honey bunch, you know that I love you __ __ __...." Hint: Is that really necessary? Sing the line and you'll have it in a snap. After all, it's easy Monday.

Coming to America (catchy phrase) always prompts comparisons and changes in perception. While the morning is beautiful, it's not usual for us to feel these cool temperatures. Mornings in Chiang Rai are warm. I've talked a lot about driving around in both countries and I'm still realizing things. In L.A. there are black and white cars and motorcycles that monitor the driving of motorists and help when needed. In Chiang Rai there is no such thing. That means when I'm here, I have to stay aware of my driving and the 'monitors'. I can't take the liberties that I've learned to take 'over there'.

Paper money in Thailand comes in different colors and sizes for each denomination. It makes it easy to know the bill you're dealing with, but some bills can get lost behind others. It's nice to have all the money the same size. Now if you could just work on the color thing. (Ha)

Our weekend was a busy one. We picked up my mom Jean in Altadena, and had a Thai lunch in Pasadena. After a visit and a nap we went back down to Pasadena for a wedding at Castle Green (the old Green Hotel). The groom is the son of our friend Debby, a childhood friend of Lisa's. The whole affair was beautiful, unique, and fun. It was also a family reunion for Debby and her family. It was nice to be part of it all.

Yesterday we went went out to Thousand Oaks and had lunch with the Valley Cousins and then watched the youngest member of the family, Sophia, perform in a big dance production. She was a Tulip in Alice In Wonderland. We managed to stay awake through the first half and then the Jet Lag hit. It's getting better though.

Have a Wonderful Week.

Peace,
Danny

"Don't let what you cannot do
interfere with what you can do."
~John Wooden

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